Good Night Gorilla and More Bedtime Stories -Scholastic Video Collection-

Product Description GOOD NIGHT, GORILLA (Written and illustrated by Peggy Rathmann, Narrated by Anthony Edwards) The zookeeper is making his nightly rounds. He never suspects that one furry friend is making mischief along the way. HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY GOOD NIGHT? (By Jane Y Amazon.com From a mischievous monkey to children-turned-dinosaurs, bedtime proves a time of tiredness, tricks, and tirades in this collection of famous bedtime stories. The animated "Goodnight Gorilla" remains true to Peggy Rathman's irresistible artwork and features an adorable monkey who outsmarts the Zookeeper by unlocking all the animals cages and then following him home to bed. The addition of a jazzy "Variations on Brahms Lullaby" and understated narration by Anthony Edwards enhance an already terrific story. "How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight" takes a humorous look at the striking similarities between children's behavior when bedtime arrives and that of roaring dinosaurs and "Happy Birthday, Moon" is a sweet story about a little boy who wants to buy the moon a birthday present. "The Napping House" features still pictures of illustrator Don Wood and the repetitive verse of Audrey Wood depicting a pile-up of creatures on Grandma's bed that ends with the tiniest creature setting off a huge chain reaction. Bonus stories include "The Paperboy," a romantic vision of a day in the life of a Paperboy; "Patrick," a tribute to the restorative power of music; and "The Hat," an exploration of chance and good fortune. A read-along feature is available for all stories. The has once again succeeded in bringing classic children's literature to life on the television screen. (Ages 1 to 7) --Tami Horiuchi From the Back Cover GOOD NIGHT, GORILLA (Written and illustrated by Peggy Rathmann, Narrated by Anthony Edwards) The zookeeper is making his nightly rounds. He never suspects that one furry friend is making mischief along the way. HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY GOOD NIGHT? (By Jane Yolen, Illustrated by Mark Teague, Music composed by Jerry Dale McFadden) Even dinosaurs make a fuss before bedtime. Can their Mommies and Daddies ever get them to bed? HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOON (Written and illustrated by Frank Asch, Music composed by Ernest V. Troost) This little bear won?t sleep much tonight. He and the moon are too busy wishign each other happy birthday. THE NAPPING HOUSE (By Audrey Wood, Illustrated by Don